Even though all the signs were present, Mike Daniels' release from the Green Bay Packers still came as a surprise. The rest of the league should be swarming to sign the now-available interior pass-rusher.
The Packers made the transaction official Wednesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Green Bay prioritized its defensive front seven this offseason. General manager Brian Gutekunst signed Preston Smith and Za'Darius Smith in free agency. Gutekunst also drafted Rashan Gary with this year's 12th overall draft pick. The Packers under defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's direction prefer longer and more explosive pass-rushers.